️ Gnome Crochet Pattern – Scandinavian Nordic Charm in Every Stitch!

Add a dash of hygge and a sprinkle of folklore to your crochet collection with these adorable Scandinavian Gnomes! Inspired by traditional Nordic designs, these charming little fellows are bursting with personality — from their fuzzy beards to their tall pointed hats. Whether you display them on your shelf, gift them to a friend, or sell them at a winter market, these gnomes will bring warmth and magic wherever they go.

Designed by Svetlana Zabelina, this PDF crochet pattern helps you create three different gnome designs with simple stitches and festive flair.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy (great for confident beginners and up!)
TERMINOLOGY: Written in USA crochet terms (UK conversion included)
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF — this is a crochet pattern, not a finished item

FINISHED SIZE: Approximately 16 cm wide x 21 cm tall (6.3 x 8.3 inches)

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 36 pages packed with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and clear photos
• Printable ink-friendly version
• Detailed stitch guide appendices
• Crochet instructions for unique Nordic-style gnome

Perfect for:
• Rustic winter décor
• Scandinavian-style gifts
• Holiday table accents or tree decorations
• Yarny adventures all year round!

LANGUAGE:
The pattern is in the English language.

IDEAS HOW TO USE

1. Table decoration or mat
2. Washcloth
3. Wall Decor
4. Potholder
5. Small decorative pillows, if you make two, sew them together and stuff them. Use thicker yarn for a bigger pillow.
6. Table mat
7. Coaster
8. Decorate the baby blanket with it
9. Use as a washcloth
10. Mug rug
11. Hotpad (don't use plastic elements)
12. Appliqué on something

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SKILLS REQUIRED:
All stitches are explained in the pattern:
Crochet in rows
Single crochet
Decreasing
Increasing
Slip stitch
Color change

FINISHED SIZE: 16 x 21 cm (6.2 x 8.3 inches) using the materials mentioned.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

You will need:
 Yarn - Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi) – 240 m per 100 g, (or use finer yarn working double strand as I did).

Colors for one gnome:
• 8 g of white – beard and hat,
• 6 g of red – hat and mittens,
• 15 g brown - body,
• a little bit of brown - shoes,
• a little bit of dark brown - soles,
• a little bit of medium brown– decorative lines,
• a little bit of peach – nose.
 Hook – I used 2.25 mm for main parts and 1.25 mm crochet hook for decorative stitches.
 Sewing needle
 Scissors.